Montecristo No 3, unknown (MWR2)

[rjake100]

This was my first Montecristo and my first Cuban cigar.  I was gifted this cigar along with three No. 2s sometime between 2008-2010.  The four montes have limped along in my humidor.  Over that time my interest in cigars has waxed and waned, and so went the upkeep of my humidor.  Over the past 5 years I have been on top of things, my humidor dialed in and the memorable cigar experiences plentiful.

This Montecristo No. 3 was everything I had hoped for and more.  The burn was even, the smoke was light and flavorful, and the essence of Cuban tobacco was ever present in my mind.  Even though this was my first proper Cuban cigar, I can tell that this what its supposed to be.

I smoked the No 3. immediately after reading Ken's recent blog post.  I was thinking about Ernesto.  I was thinking about the renowned Montecristo brand that has long been a symbol of cigar quality, and how Ernesto wasn't even aware they even existed.  Ken's piece put me in the right state of mind for this smoke.  I can't wait for the next one.

[rcarlson]

She's no looker, that's for sure.